Return of the Dongle!

That was worrying... no internet for nearly a whole day!
Have just been skyping Meggie and Greg. Its lovely to see them on the computer. I can't believe its been a week since we last saw them. The plan was for them to come up on Saturday but that was before I realised just how much the operation was going to take it out of me. I have been completely useless and had to call in the troops to help again. I was told it would be like a bad case of flu with operation pain on top. mmmmmmm...... But hey, have no regrets at all- you should see my beautiful Emma sitting in bed, ordering her Daddy about and eating chocolate, yoghurt and cheese by the tonne!
I do feel better today, have cut out the really powerful pain killers as they were making me drowsy and sick. I can walk a lot better and am eating more. But worryingly still can not face chocolate.... What has happened? Since when have I liked savoury food over sweet? It won't last I am sure!!!
As I said Emma is eating for England! She is on steroids which make her very hungry and also she has to eat lots of dairy food as her phosphates are low. The total opposite of before transplant when she could only have 3 portions a day. Her blood pressure is still needing medication which is a shame but not unexpected. They have to pump her with fluids to protect her new kidney but that then increases her BP. At least they can give her medication to settle it and it should only be for a short time.
She still has her drain in but it may come out tomorrow. They also want her to start walking tomorrow. That will be wonderful to see. Will have to get a photo for the blog of her 'first steps'! She really is so fab!
So Greg and Meg now should be coming on Tuesday. They have had a great week with Nanny and Grandad. They were so chirpy on skype showing me all the things they had been given for being 'such good children' (Nanny's words!) They are so amazing.
Am off now, Grandpa is babysitting me tonight! Erika has returned to oakley after her second nursing stint- thanks for everything Erika, but especially the kiwis!!!!